Rules of the Road: More to choosing flag than its color
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers Registration of a yacht is an important function toward the overall safety and security of maritime transport. …
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What the FLIBS? How and why Fort Lauderdale chose to buck the ‘cancel culture’
People across the global yachting industry were aghast when local government officials in Fort Lauderdale gave the owners and organizers of the Fort Lauderdale …
Bahamas to lift quarantine for visitors Nov. 1
Editor’s Note: Scroll down for more COVID-related news. While Oct. 15 is still set for the reopening of the tourism sector in the Bahamas, visitors who …
Azimut VP joins SYBAss board
The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) has appointed Giovanna Vitelli, vice president of Azimut | Benetti Group, to its board. “It’s important that …
Bahamas officials make yachting a priority
By Lucy Chabot Reed Yachts and the yachting community — the only piece of the tourism sector still active in the Bahamas — are the island …
Taking the Helm: Leaders, set an example; take care of yourself
Taking the Helm: by Capt. Paul Ferdais The COVID-19 pandemic has been an incredible test of character and determination for all crew on yachts. Captains have …
Rules of the Road: How do I get home?
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers As the world slowly reopens from the pandemic shutdown, a large number of crew sailing on both merchant ships and …
What’s the coldest you have ever been in your life? The hottest?
Although this question didn’t have yachting in mind, our audience certainly has yachting in mind. Here are some cold and hot yachting days our readers shared …
Rules of the Road: Some vessels fly fraudulent flags
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake Desvergers Many ships at sea today fly fraudulent flags. Some flag states do not seem particularly bothered that their …
Rules of the Road: To terminate, yacht owners must follow SEA
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers We’re going through some tough times. At the writing of this article, the estimated peak surge for the …
